Back to the Art of It

If I’m being totally honest — I have no idea what I’m doing. But here I am anyway, diving back into something that’s been tugging at me for a long time: making art again.

I’ve loved creating for as long as I can remember. In high school, I took every art class I could squeeze in, and in college, I started (and briefly detoured from) an art degree before realizing there was no place I’d rather be than in the studio. That decision led me to teaching art — a time in my life that filled me with creativity, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the way art connects people.

Then life got busy, as it tends to do. After having my daughter, everything changed — in the most beautiful and most overwhelming ways. Between being a mom, working full-time (no longer as an art teacher), and navigating big life transitions — like living with my parents for a bit and even spending a year in an RV — art slowly slipped into the background.

Now, I feel that familiar pull again. My life isn’t any less full or chaotic, but I’m choosing to make space for creativity anyway. I don’t know exactly what this journey will look like, or where it will lead, but I’m ready to follow it and see what unfolds.

I’m so grateful for the support from the people around me — and even though there have already been a few “what am I doing?” moments, I’m excited for the challenge ahead. So here we go… again.